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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade County

Florida schedules execution of death row inmate for Tuesday

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Florida is scheduled to carry out an execution on Tuesday, marking the 13th such event in the state this year. The inmate was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law.

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Why It Matters

This execution continues a trend of frequent capital punishment applications in Florida during Governor Ron DeSantis' final term.

Key Facts

  • The state of Florida is scheduled to perform an execution on Tuesday.
  • This will be the 13th execution carried out by Florida in the current calendar year.
  • The inmate was convicted of the murder of his estranged wife and the wounding of his mother-in-law.
  • Florida currently maintains the highest volume of executions in the United States.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDaniel Owen Conahan Jr.“Prisoner scheduled for execution on Sept. 10.”PersonHarold Gene Lucas“Prisoner scheduled for execution on Sept. 1.”OrganizationFlorida Supreme Court“Court that rejected the final appeal.”locationFlorida“State where the execution is occurring”PersonRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida.”locationMiami“Location of the news report”OrganizationCapital Collateral Regional Counsel“Agency providing legal representation to death row inmates.”PersonWilliam Frances Silvia“The prisoner scheduled for execution.”locationFlorida State Prison“Location of the scheduled execution.”